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Posted by Lester Caine on January 20, 2008, 2:42 pm
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PH wrote:
> On 20 jan, 18:55, ge...@johnsonlb.plus.net(Geoffrey Johnson) wrote:
>> PH wrote:
>>> I went to Alexandra Palace yesterday and bought a 6 inch Vertex rotary
>>> table. I want to fit the dividing plates but I can't get the handwheel
>>> off. Can someone tell me if I'm missing something obvious or should I
>>> go ahead and cobble together some sort of puller to get some force on
>>> it?
>>> Thanks
>> Your post caused me to check mine 'cos I'd never taken it apart since I
>> bought it. Removed the screw and the wheel moved out about 1/32" and then
>> stuck! Two screwdrivers carefully placed between the graduated bits and a
>> gentle pry did the job. It's just a good close fit.
>>
>> Geoff
>
> OK, it's off. I knocked up a puller from some bits of 6mm plate and
> some studding. Boy, was it tight, putting a serious bend in the bits
> of plate before giving way with a audible crack. I almost stopped and
> re-posted here 'Are you SURE there isn't a hidden pin or screw?'
The key in my clone needed some major pressure to get it out so I suspect they
are fitted and then the handle hammered home :(
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